Right before Selection Sunday, Todd Golden has come out with a bold statement that displays supreme confidence in his group.

As Florida headed into a loaded SEC tournament, the Gators had more than just a conference title at stake. They’re vying to be a No. 1 seed, and they made quite a statement with a dominant second-half performance against Alabama on Saturday.

The Florida Gators men’s basketball team advanced to the SEC Tournament finals after a 104-82 drubbing over Alabama on Saturday night. Walter Clayton Jr.’s 22 points and Rueben Chinyelu’s double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) led the Gators as six players scored in double figures in a Florida SEC Tournament-record 104-point scoring output.